DETECT Adult MHDA
NSLHD Clinical Training
Mental Health
Target Audience
All MDHA clinicians
Pre-requisites
E-learning
Course Coordinator
Kathryn Reiger
Duration
Price
NSLHD Staff - no charge
Dates and Bookings
As per My Health Learning
Maximum Participants
24
Course Description
Between the Flags DETECT Adult MHDA is an educational program specifically designed to assist clinical staff to confidently identify and manage physical health deterioration in MHDA (mental health or drug and alcohol).
Objectives and Learning Outcomes
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Discuss the reasons for the implementation of the Between the Flags Program
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Describe the characteristics of physical health deterioration in a patient
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Identify early signs of deterioration
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Identify patients at risk for deterioration
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Discuss the importance of communication and teamwork
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Identify the barriers to effective communication in health care settings
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Apply the ISBAR communication technique
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Consolidate e-learning
Training Technologies
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Simulated Patients